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exorbitant

/ɪɡˈzɔrbɪtənt/

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1 · adjective

much higher than is reasonable, especially of a price

过高的；离谱的

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The landlord demanded an exorbitant fee for a minor repair.
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房东为一次小修理索要离谱的费用。
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